It is a sister restaurant, because it will be in the same building as The Creamery Coffee Shop, which not too long ago housed the "Gilt Edge Creamery" which, strangely enough, having passed from the business world, still lives in the virtual one at this website.
The coffee shop occupies the odd-shaped end of the building, with tables situated at the big and bright windows. In front of the building is a bright and open patio for sipping on those warm days we know will be here eventually. They serve coffee, espresso drinks, and some rudimentary food, including the de rigeuer pastries, salads, juices, and breakfast sandwiches. Rumor has it that crepes might be next!
I've visited twice. On the first visit, I ordered a double (medium) cappuccino and got a Latte. I thew it away. The second visit, I ordered a single (small) cappuccino and really got a cappuccino. The second visit was at 6 in the morning, and I think one of the owners made the drink. The espresso drinks are named and labeled appropriately (single, double, and triple shots for small, medium, and large) so someone there understands the correct proportions for espresso drinks. Since one poor experience, and one good experience is a tie, I'm going to give it another try and hope they have the staff trained before my next visit.
As for the Taqueria, what is "The Creamery," in Spanish? I'll bet we'll see a sign like that in no time.
Update:#2 The Creamery has now posted an application for a license to sell beer and wine. They clearly have ambitions that go beyond latte and scones. Watch this space.
Update: Eater SF reports that the working name for the Taqueria is "Iron Cactus."
The Creamery
685 4th Street (at Townsend)
San Francisco, CA 94017
(+1 415.896.1445)
